Autobild: EV All-Season Tire Test R19 2025

Electric vehicles demand tires that do more than grip the road—they must extend range without compromising safety in snow, rain, or heat. AUTO BILD’s 2025 test pits three specialized all-season tires—Hankook’s iON FlexClimate (designed exclusively for EVs), Michelin’s proven all-season model, and Vredestein’s contender—against the unique challenges of electric mobility.

Testing spans extreme conditions: icy Nordic tracks, monsoon-like wet roads, and scorching dry asphalt. Whether EV-specific treads can balance energy efficiency (critical for preserving battery range) with all-weather safety. Hankook’s iON FlexClimate, for instance, promises reduced rolling resistance and noise, while rivals aim to prove their adaptability to EV weight and torque.

Hankook iON FlexClimate - Winner Recommended

N/A 27

· All Season · 2024 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season

Verdict:
The Hankook iON FlexClimate claims 1st place with balanced all-season mastery, delivering top-tier wet/dry braking and handling (1- ratings) alongside competitive snow performance. Its dynamic driving character and EU Label B/B/B 70 efficiency make it a versatile, safety-focused choice, though snow traction and comfort lag marginally behind class leaders.
Wet Handling Dry Braking Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Comfort Snow Traction Snow Handling Noise

Europe

Test Score:

1.4
Michelin CrossClimate 2

86 54

· All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Performance All-Season

Verdict:
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 secures 2nd place as a versatile all-season tire, excelling in snow/ice traction and delivering short braking distances on dry/wet surfaces. Its low rolling resistance (EU Label B/B/B 71) enhances efficiency, though comfort and noise levels trail slightly behind competitors.
Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Snow Braking Wet Braking Snow Performance Comfort Snow Handling Noise

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

1.9
Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV

N/A 26

· All Season · 2022 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV offers safe dry/wet handling and refined comfort with low noise, but struggles in snow/ice conditions. Its balanced daily-driver focus and competitive price (€840/set) appeal to mild-climate drivers, though winter limitations relegate it to third place.
Comfort Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Noise Dry Handling Snow Handling Aquaplaning Dry Braking Snow Traction Snow Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Snow Performance

Europe

Test Score:

2.8

Year: 2025
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Tire Size: 245/45R19
Season: All-Season
Auto Type: Passenger
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Europe
Date added: Apr 26, 2025

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